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Knox County residents turn out, again, in opposition to solar farm project

By Special to the Mount Vernon News | Jun 5, 2024

Part three of a state-required public hearing on a proposed industrial solar farm project in Knox County drew overwhelming opposition from local residents – again.

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Lucy Peterson, a Senior at MVHS, Named to Represent the USA on Down Syndrome Sports of America's National Soccer Team

By Special to the Mount Vernon News | Oct 23, 2023

Lucy Peterson, a senior at MVHS and the captain of the Junior Varsity soccer team, has earned the honor of representing the United States of America on the national team at the Down Syndrome Football America Cup in São Paulo, Brazil this upcoming autumn.

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Knox County Open Results

By Special to the Mount Vernon News | Oct 17, 2023

On a beautiful Sunday, October 1st, golf enthusiasts from Knox County gathered at an illustrious venue, teeing off under the golden rays of the sun.

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2nd Annual Gay Street United Methodist Church Golf Outing

By Special to the Mount Vernon News | Oct 17, 2023

72 golfers participated in this event at Apple Valley Golf Course.

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Mount Vernon String Quartet performs with the MVHS Chorale

By Special to the Mount Vernon News | Oct 16, 2023

The Mount Vernon String Quartet performed with the MVHS Chorale on Tues. Oct. 10 at R. R. Hodges Chapel Auditorium, Mount Vernon Nazarene University.

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Love Our Heroes! Daughters of the American Revolution donate patriotic books to Knox County Schools

By Special to the Mount Vernon News | Oct 16, 2023

The Lucy Knox Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution celebrated the anniversary of their organization's founding, October 11, with a Day of Service, collecting and donating new and "gently-used" patriotic books to schools in Knox County.

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Natasha Jose wins Knox County Symphony Young Musicians Competition

By Special to the Mount Vernon News | Oct 16, 2023

MVHS senior violinist Natasha Jose won the Knox County Symphony Young Musicians Competition, held on Sat. Sept. 30 at Kenyon College's Brandi Recital Hall.

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Mount Vernon City Council passes resolution promising to "pursue" the replacement of natural gas and coal with solar power

By Special to the Mount Vernon News | Oct 4, 2023

The Mount Vernon City Council has passed a resolution that pledges the city to work to bar the use of so-called "fossil fuels," like natural gas, in the city.

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Local students recognized as Royal Conservatory of Music Exam gold medalists

By Special to the Mount Vernon News | Mar 15, 2021

Dr. JoAnn Koh-Baker has been congratulated by the Royal Conservatory of Music Program as the teacher of gold medalists and award winners.

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